John Urschel | Guard | #64

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Ravens OL John Urschel announced his retirement after three seasons in the NFL.

Only 26 and slated to compete for a starting job, this decision comes as a surprise, and it is likely not a coincidence the announcement comes two days after a scary study about the prevalence of CTE in NFL players was released. A doctoral candidate in mathematics at MIT, Urschel has a bright future off the football field. With Urschel out of the running, Ryan Jensen is the favorite to take over at center. Thu, Jul 27, 2017 09:44:00 AM

Ravens coach John Harbaugh said the team will have open competitions at center and right tackle.

Baltimore lost RT Rick Wagner in free agency and traded C Jeremy Zuttah. John Urschel and Ryan Jensen are expected to compete for Zuttah's old spot while James Hurst, De'Ondre Wesley, and Stephane Nembot will battle for the right tackle job. Alex Lewis is also a candidate at both spots, but the Ravens want to keep him at left guard if possible. Both positions could be addressed in the draft. Tue, Mar 28, 2017 12:16:00 PM

The Baltimore Sun calls third-year OG John Urschel the Ravens' "likely starter" at left guard.

The Ravens are trying to replace Kelechi Osemele, whom the Raiders signed away for $58.5 million. Ryan Jensen was better than Urschel when given chances to play last season, but the organization invested a higher draft pick into the latter. Rookie Alex Lewis, who played tackle at Nebraska, is also in the mix. Wed, Jun 15, 2016 05:54:00 AM

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Ravens coach John Harbaugh said the team will have open competitions at center and right tackle.

Baltimore lost RT Rick Wagner in free agency and traded C Jeremy Zuttah. John Urschel and Ryan Jensen are expected to compete for Zuttah's old spot while James Hurst, De'Ondre Wesley, and Stephane Nembot will battle for the right tackle job. Alex Lewis is also a candidate at both spots, but the Ravens want to keep him at left guard if possible. Both positions could be addressed in the draft.

The Baltimore Sun calls third-year OG John Urschel the Ravens' "likely starter" at left guard.

The Ravens are trying to replace Kelechi Osemele, whom the Raiders signed away for $58.5 million. Ryan Jensen was better than Urschel when given chances to play last season, but the organization invested a higher draft pick into the latter. Rookie Alex Lewis, who played tackle at Nebraska, is also in the mix.

Ravens selected Penn State G John Urschel with the No. 175 overall pick in the NFL draft.

Urschel (6-foot-3, 313) was a two-time first-team All-Big Ten guard on the field in Happy Valley and also shined off of it, graduating in less than three years with a 4.0 GPA in mathematics. He made 25 career starts, all at right guard. Urschel is an average athlete (5.31 forty, 29-inch vertical), but has good arm length (33") for the interior. He'll open his career competing to be a "swing" guard-center reserve.

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Ravens coach John Harbaugh expects Kenneth Dixon (knee) to be ready for OTAs.

Dixon suffered a torn meniscus which required a full repair last summer. The injury cost him the season, but he should be close to full health by this point. Dixon also was suspended for six games last season -- he served it while on injured reserve -- and watched Alex Collins take over as the lead back. Even healthy, Dixon is not a lock for a big role.

It's his second substance abuse suspension in as many years. A converted wide receiver, Waller logged 10 catches for 85 yards and two touchdowns over 238 snaps last year. Waller was also suspended for a drug violation during his time at Georgia Tech. If the 24-year-old plans on continuing his career, he'll eventually have to file for reinstatement.

Ravens fourth-round OG Nico Siragusa has been diagnosed with a torn left ACL, MCL and PCL, and is done for the season.

Devastating. The No. 122 overall pick had been getting some first-team reps at the Ravens' unsettled left guard position. Now he'll be settling in for what will probably be a year-long rehab. Siragusa has impressive college film and measurables, but was old for a rookie. He will be a 24-year-old sophomore with a shredded knee in 2018. Enduring an unfathomable run of injuries, the Ravens have lost seven players for the season since June 1.

Ravens RG Marshal Yanda (ankle) is expected to be ready for training camp.

Yanda suffered a fractured ankle in Week 2. He will likely be healthy before camp, but the Ravens will likely take it slow with their All-Pro guard. Yanda returning will be a big boost, but the Ravens could still use more help on the offensive line.